Informed Consent
by Dr. Alisa Murli, ND Congrats, you’re pregnant! Pregnancy is such an exciting time as you’re preparing for your newborn to arrive, but it can also be confusing or overwhelming. Whether this is your first pregnancy or subsequent, there is often so much to learn. In this article, we focus on informed consent and will […]
A Meet and Greet with Your Downtown Doula
Dr. Olivia Chubey, ND goes over the most commonly asked questions that we get asked during our Meet & Greets!
Breastfeeding and Caesarian births
by Dr. Melanie Jacobson, NC IBCLC Did you know a c-section birth can affect your breastfeeding experience? Caesarian births are associated with delayed lactogenesis II, meaning, a delayed transition of colostrum to breast milk or breast milk ‘coming in’. Also, it can often lead to a delayed initiation of breastfeeding, due to the birthing parent’s […]
Considering a VBAC*? You Need to Read This!
Dr. EeVon Ling, ND with Your Downtown Doula explains 6 things you can do to improve your chances of a VBAC!
Birth without fear
Think about the last movie you saw that featured someone giving birth. I’m guessing there was a woman screaming, a man freaking out, and a doctor yelling “Push, push push!” Now tell me how many of your friends are terrified by the thought of giving birth? Maybe you’re included in that group! Popular culture does […]
Reasons why you SHOULD have a doula!
What is a doula anyway? Doulas are companions who provide non-clinical support and care to a person during their pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Doulas work with people in labor, their families, and their health care team to ensure effective communication and understanding of their bodies and the many different elements of the pregnancy […]
Getting a Handle on Prenatal Health
by Dr. Yasmin Amini, ND Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, preparation and excitement about many things to come! Nine months worth of questions and answers is what we, at Your Downtown Doula, are here for. The prenatal period is unique for every family! As Naturopathic Doctors and doulas, not only do we provide education […]
Three Pain-Relieving Tools that Aren’t an Epidural
Your Downtown Doula’s own Dr. Arlene Dubier, ND gives you 3 alternatives to pain relief during labour (that aren’t an epidural!).
Newborn Sleep: What to Expect & How to Cope
by Dr. EeVon Ling, ND, YDD Sleep Consultant Sleep is one of the top struggles that parents have with their baby. This is mainly because the baby’s natural sleep patterns are biologically very different from our adult sleep patterns and needs and the clashing of the two results in exhaustion and frustration. Understanding why your […]
Are Prenatal Classes Really Necessary?
-Dr. Olivia Chubey, ND Yes! Yes! A resounding YES! You are setting yourself up for failure if you don’t take a prenatal class. (I know that sounds harsh, but this is too important of a topic to tiptoe around.) I know what you’re thinking: “Well of course you would say that, you teach prenatal classes!” […]